In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.
Trapped inside a fortified home owned by a mysterious couple, a young boy quickly learns the true nature of the homicidal inhabitants, and secret creatures hidden deep within the walls.
The People Under the Stairs (1991) is a horror and comedy film directed by Wes Craven, released on November 1, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie and A. J. Langer. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 793 ratings.
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Brandon Quintin Adams
as Fool
Everett McGill
as Man
Wendy Robie
as Woman
A. J. Langer
as Alice
Ving Rhames
as Leroy
Sean Whalen
as Roach
Bill Cobbs
as Grandpa Booker
Kelly Jo Minter
as Ruby Williams
Jeremy Roberts
as Spencer
Conni Marie Brazelton
as Mary
Josh Coxx
as Young Cop
David Robinson
as Person Under the Stairs (uncredited)
Directed by Wes Craven, written by Wes Craven, produced by Stuart M. Besser and Marianne Maddalena.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 793 ratings.
The plot follows a boy and two adult thieves who, after breaking in to steal a collection of rare coins, become trapped in a house belonging to a strange couple. These thieves are so inept they leave their van parked next to the house, in full view of a couple of policemen who are even more inept; “This truck was used to rob a liquor store last night,” they inform the homeowners, whereupon they just drive off,…
Reviewed on August 27, 2022
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The People Under the Stairs (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The People Under the Stairs (1991) includes Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A. J. Langer and Ving Rhames. The film was directed by Wes Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The People Under the Stairs was released on November 1, 1991 and runs for 1h 42m.
The People Under the Stairs (1991) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 793 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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